Why doesn't my site have any date signals for content freshness?

Your site lacks date signals like publication dates, last modified timestamps, or structured data markup. Search engines can't determine when your content was created or updated. Add visible dates to articles and implement proper date markup to improve freshness signals.

What does it mean when no opening content is found?

Your site doesn't have clear opening paragraphs that directly answer common questions. Search engines look for concise, answer-focused content at the beginning of pages. Add brief, direct answers in your opening content to improve visibility.

Do I need an llms.txt file for my website?

Your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt, which AI systems use to understand your content preferences. While not required, this file helps AI crawlers respect your content usage guidelines. Consider adding one if you want control over AI training data.

How does missing date information affect my site's E-E-A-T score?

Missing dates hurt your Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness signals. Search engines can't verify content currency or author credentials without timestamps. Add publication dates, author information, and last-updated indicators to strengthen E-E-A-T.

Should I add FAQ schema markup to my website pages?

Your site lacks FAQPage structured data markup, missing opportunities for rich snippets in search results. FAQ schema helps your content appear in featured snippets and voice search results. Implement FAQ markup for pages with question-answer content.

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basil.so

SEO + AEO + E-E-A-T combined

Audited March 06, 2026 · 14 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	77%	C
AEO (AI Visibility)	26%	F
E-E-A-T	59%	F
Combined	52%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	66%	Found, No privacy policy link detected, 3 security headers missing, No terms of service link detected
Expertise	80%	All checks passing
Authoritativeness	43%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found, No third-party review or trust signals detected
Experience	36%	Found, Freshness issues, Found 10 headings, Found

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Recommendations

No opening content found AEO
Add a direct answer in the first 40-60 words of the page. AI engines pull from the opening paragraph.
```
stobo this site: basil.so
```
Freshness issues: no date signals found AEO
Add date markup (datePublished, dateModified) so AI engines know content is current. Stobo generates the JSON-LD.
```
Generate freshness code for basil.so
```
llms.txt not found (HTTP 404) AEO
Create an llms.txt file so AI models can understand what basil.so does. Stobo generates one automatically.
```
Generate an llms.txt for basil.so
```

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Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't my site have any date signals for content freshness?: Your site lacks date signals like publication dates, last modified timestamps, or structured data markup. Search engines can't determine when your content was created or updated. Add visible dates to articles and implement proper date markup to improve freshness signals.
What does it mean when no opening content is found?: Your site doesn't have clear opening paragraphs that directly answer common questions. Search engines look for concise, answer-focused content at the beginning of pages. Add brief, direct answers in your opening content to improve visibility.
Do I need an llms.txt file for my website?: Your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt, which AI systems use to understand your content preferences. While not required, this file helps AI crawlers respect your content usage guidelines. Consider adding one if you want control over AI training data.
How does missing date information affect my site's E-E-A-T score?: Missing dates hurt your Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness signals. Search engines can't verify content currency or author credentials without timestamps. Add publication dates, author information, and last-updated indicators to strengthen E-E-A-T.
Should I add FAQ schema markup to my website pages?: Your site lacks FAQPage structured data markup, missing opportunities for rich snippets in search results. FAQ schema helps your content appear in featured snippets and voice search results. Implement FAQ markup for pages with question-answer content.

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